Joint committee gets an update on gaming industry

The General Assembly’s Joint Committee On Gaming Oversight this week too a look at what the future holds for the gaming industry and how it might impact Maryland.

Maryland casinos may see new forms of gaming

Maryland may see new forms of gaming such as “esports” or skill-based games after a panel of various gaming corporations presented information to a joint legislative committee this week.

State Regulators: P.G. Casino Candidates Eligible for Gaming Licenses

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission on Thursday gave gambling licenses to the three companies competing to build the state’s sixth casino in Prince George’s County.

Market Saturation Possible Despite Maryland Gambling Revenue Record Highs

Maryland gambling revenue hit a record high last month, but gaming economists fear that growth will level off if the state’s four casinos fail to significantly expand their customer base.

Casinos Draw Business Away from Local Bingo

Casinos have drawn business away from bingo halls in Maryland.

Despite Gambling Options in State, Some Marylanders Still Prefer Trips to Atlantic City

Though bus tours to Atlantic City have seen a decline since Maryland’s casinos opened, some gamblers say it doesn’t matter how many casinos are built here. Their trips to Atlantic City are less about the bets and more about the escape.

Maryland Casinos Draw Mostly Local Crowds

The typical visitor to a non-destination casino lives within about a 30-minute drive of their gambling grounds.

Experts Aren’t Betting on Sports Gambling in Maryland Anytime Soon

With Delaware already offering legalized sports gambling, and New Jersey planning to follow suit to stay competitive in the gambling-saturated northeast corridor, could Maryland soon join its neighbors and permit sports wagers?

Gambling Addicts – Addiction experts concerned about passage of Question 7

With the passage of Question 7 in Maryland expanding gambling in the state, addiction experts say they are concerned about a likely increase in the number of people who will seek treatment for gambling problems.